UpTalk Podcast

Meet Graham Bettes. Hear his inspiring story of struggle and growth. We also chat about how that led him to create The Valhalla Project Niagara, a life-saving program that is helping to equip First Responders with the tools they need to get through their dark times. Follow us on Instagram: @uptalkpodcast

In this episode, I sit down with the President and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Starr Cunningham. We chat about her personal journey and she fills us in on all of the great work that the foundation does that ensures Nova Scotians have the resources to manage their Mental Health.  Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptalkpodcast/

Sean is back for the second half of season 7 with an incredible guest, Sachin Latti! 

It's now been 21 years since the 9/11 attacks in New York. This is a re-broadcast of an episode that originally aired on September 11th, 2018. My guest is Greg Armstrong, a Paramedic and Chaplain that traveled to ground zero after the attacks to support the First Responders that were involved in the recovery effort. We lost Greg to Cancer on February 4th, 2021. This episode is dedicated to Greg's...

On today's episode, Sean is joined by Derek Lang to discuss his journey.

This episode we chat with Christian Lillington. A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, he shares his inspirational story of struggle and growth. Check out Christian's book, Parade State Zero: Leaving Military Leadership to Survive.    Parade State Zero: Leaving Military Leadership to Survive https://a.co/d/gD71tSx

Sam the Shrink stops by to discuss her personal journey and share some wellness tips! You are gonna love this!

Meet Shelly MacInnis-Wynn. She joins me to shed light on her experiences after her husband, Constable David Wynn, was killed in the line of duty in 2015. An extremely emotional, eye-opening chat that you won't soon forget.

I finally got to sit down with close family friend, Daniel Roukema. Hear about his amazing path to get where he is today, which includes escaping Rwanda during the genocide in 1994. You don't want to miss this! #UpTalkSeason7 #OwnYourGrowth His website for the show notes is: mdrstrategy.ca

Addictions specialist, Dr. Robb Kelly, joins us to share his incredible journey of struggle and growth which has led to helping others who are struggling but are ready to do the hard work. You absolutely do not want to miss this! robb@robbkelly.com www.robbkelly.com     www.facebook.com/drrobbkelly   twitter.com/RobbKellyGroup   linkedin.com/in/dr-robb-kelly- 07718133   https://www.instagram.com/...

Season 7 of UpTalk kicks off by introducing you to Danielle Westcott. This Military Veteran, and civilian Paramedic opens up about her struggles, and growth. An inspiring story of resilience. Recorded and Produced by BNV Media.  Proud to be a BNV Original Podcast! https://www.bnvmedia.ca/   Presented by VALOUR Maritime Society https://www.valourmaritime.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/valourmar...

Dr. Megan McElheran joins us for the Season 6 finale. We get an update on what Wayfound Mental Health Group has been up to, and have a great chat about the idea of resilience. Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason6 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Podcast Links Recorded and Produced by BNV Media. Proud to be a BNV Original Podcast! https://www.bnvmedia.ca/ Presented by Wayfound Mental H...

Jen Whalen stops by to chat about her path that led to working for Landing Strong as the Project Manager for the life-changing Workforce Reintegration Project. Make sure to listen to the very end to take part in the UpTalk Check-in! Podcast now available on Amazon Music! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason6 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest Links Landing Strong https://landingstr...

Blessed to be a guest, and to finally get to sit down with Jeremie, Brian, and Taylor from the ground-breaking Sickboy Podcast. Was an entertaining chat that covered many topics. Have a listen, and check out Sickboy if you haven't already. Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement SickBoy Link http://sickboypodcast.com/ Podcast Links Recorded and Produced b...

Always an authentic, emotional chat when I get to catch up with Chad Guenter. Joining us as he is about welcome First Responders to Project All In, a life changing 5 day adventure in beautiful Tofino, BC, he fills us in on what he has been up to since S3E17 and his vision for where this amazing program is headed into the future, Don't miss it! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourG...

Meet good friend and wellness advocate Jenna Conter. An amazing chat about resilience and growth. Also, we are introduced to Sarah Stachiw from Wayfound Mental Health Group. You are going to love this! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest links The Tema Foundation https://www.tema.foundation/ Podcast Links Recorded and Produced by BNV Media. Prou...

Former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer, Riley Cote, opens up about the anxiety he felt during his hockey career, and how he has turned his growth into a post-NHL retirement wellness career and passion project. Riley drops lots of knowledge in this one. Don't miss it! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest Links BodyChek Wellness - https://www.bodychek...

It's now been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in New York. This is a re-broadcast of an episode that originally aired on September 11th, 2018. My guest is Greg Armstrong, a Paramedic and Chaplain that traveled to ground zero after the attacks to support the First Responders that were involved in the recovery effort. We lost Greg to Cancer on February 4th, 2021. This episode is dedicated to Greg's...

Meet Shanda Harper. Former Law Enforcement Officer, PTSD Warrior, and someone I have the honour of calling a friend. An amazing example of owning your growth. I absolutely loved this chat. Enjoy! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest Links Books Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Unsung Lullabies - Janet Jaffe, PH.D/Mart...

Jay Anderson returns to chat about retiring from Law Enforcement, opening a new practice as a Clinical Social Worker, and the general idea of "accepting" PTSD. Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest Links Balanced Thoughts Counselling https://balancedthoughtscounselling.com Podcast Links Recorded and Produced by BNV Media https://www.bnvmedia.ca/ P...

A few weeks back, I had the honour of chatting with Martina Kelades on the Life Out Load Podcast. Spoke about my struggles, the lessons I have learned, and my journey of post-traumatic growth. If you haven't checked it out before, the Life Out Loud podcast, and Martina, are awesome. Make it part of your podcast playlist! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason5 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudg...

A chat with Dave McLennan. Career Law Enforcement Officer, and Founder/President of Boots On The Ground. An organization that provides peer support for First Responders, delivered by First Responders. This is what peer support should look like! Guest Links Boots On The Ground https://www.bootsontheground.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/bootsonthegroundpeersupport/ https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthe...

Meet Jordan King. Longtime friend, fellow Paramedic, and all around special human. We talk about his personal journey of post-traumatic growth, life in general, and even how much loyalty a pig has! I also introduce you to the COO of Wayfound Mental Health Group, Shari Houghson. You don't want to miss this! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason6 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Guest Lin...

Join me as I chat with Krissy Johnston, Firefighter and Creator/Owner of Isaiah and Co. Learn from her personal story of struggle and growth. Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason6 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudgement Podcast Links Presented by Wayfound Mental Health Group https://wayfound.ca/ FB - https://wayfound.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/wayfoundmhg/ Twitter - https://twitter.co...

Meet the Chief Medical Officer at Wayfound Mental Health Group, Dr. Ravinder Bains. Hear about his path to become a Psychiatrist, and why he is passionate about the life-changing work that he is involved in at Wayfound. Dr. Bains has recently started delivering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. You don't want to miss this one! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason6 #OwnYourGrowth #MoreLoveLessJudge...